Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Children’s book author Kayla James and her husband, Neil, talk about Kayla's first published book, "The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig Vol. 1". The book tells the story of RiffRaft, an ordinary pet store guinea pig, who gives up the good life of his cage when he realizes he has to share it with his new brother, Fluffernutter.

It's a new Friday feature as Mark and Jacey take the show on the road for our first "Western Maine Lunch Bunch" episode. They chat with Dolce Amici co-owner Lourdes Rubio about her gelato shop and cocktail bar located on historic Main Street in Norway. And if you're still looking for Valentine's plans, Dolce Amici has you covered. Listen in for all the details!

Mark and Sara take the show on the road to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at the Kora Shrine Temple! They chat with new Chamber members Sunshine of Sunshine Spaulding Consulting, Kayla and Neil from "The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig" book, Marty and Maureen of Breaking Orbit, LLC, Chris and Melissa of OTIS Federal Credit Union, and Elysee and Jonathan of Zion Care, LL...

Ah, the 90s - VHS tapes, cigarette smoke, and 11 CDs for a penny. Mark and Sara take a closer look at one of the greatest decades ever...or was it?

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox talks February's Chamber Breakfast featuring Lydia Media's Pam Ashby, Business Lab, B2B Trade Show, Annual Award nominations, and more!

Roopers Beverage and Redemption's Stephanie and Jesse St. Laurent join Mark and Pam to recap the big game and share some Malibu Pink Guava Pineapple Coconut Rum! Steph and Jesse also reveal how well they know each other with our Valentine's questionnaire and share their argument "killword".

The gang talks weird taxes, including a recent lawnmower tax making its way around the socials, and how to know when you're officially old. Mark knew on March 28, 2017...his first day with reading glasses :)

Maine Nordiques Captain Damon Myers and newly acquired defenseman Jack O'Brien are getting ready to face the Danbury Hat Tricks on home ice this weekend! They talk team chemistry, post-NAHL plans, the greatest player of all-time, Rubik's Cube, bagels, and more!

Nutty Nettie's Café owner Aaron Buccheri talks about how he and his wife, Annette, took the leap into entrepreneurship and have been serving their community and winning awards ever since. He also talks partnerships with Crouse House Coffee and The Store Next Door - and explains the significance of the cafe's six-foot tables.

We take the show on the road to Lost Valley where John Herrick (pictured with Lydia Media's Pam Ashby) and Travis Dow talk Ice Cross, Fastest Runner Sled in the Valley, Madness on the Mountain, Mary’s Firemen for a Cure, Vets in the Valley, and much more!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday with Fluvial Brewing's River Haze New England IPA!

Call of the Wild RV Center General Manager, Derek Shelton talks about the biggest RV and camper sale of the season - the 62nd Annual Open House, happening Jan. 30 - Feb. 8. Visitors will be warm and cozy in Maine’s largest indoor heated showroom, as well as in heated outdoor display units!

Maine Nordiques defensemen Pete Luecke and Aidan Farro get ready to hit the road to take on the first-place Maryland Black Bears. Aidan shares some favorite Nordiques memories and may one day open his own restaurant. Pete talks about his first year with the team and might have OCD.

The gang is back from a snow day and take a look at some middle-class luxuries that are now considered basic. Also, Sara is feeding a squirrel in her shed.

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! The gang samples some House Wine Red Sangria Cocktail and Rainbow Edition Rosé Bubbles...then things get weird.

Mark, Sara, and Jacey talk about 2026's trending word, PG-rated insults, third-eyes, human tails, and paddleboarding!

Maine Nordiques forwards Dawson Anderson and Liam Sheward talk career highlights, culinary skills, McFlurrys®, gameday preparation, proposed rule changes, dream houses, and more! After a quick trip to NH on Friday, the boys are back on home ice this Saturday (Jan. 24) in Auburn! #RollNords

Twenty-four-year-old Ohio native Chase Jobe shares his incredible story about how the generosity of an Oxford County couple brought him to Maine to pursue his dream. He shares plenty of ups and downs along with way and treats us to three songs in the Lunch Bunch studio: "Where Corn Don’t Grow", "Pillow Talk", and "Home to Yours".

Lewiston Baseball President Allison Lytton and Purchasing Agent/Equipment Manager Chad Guimond join players Andre, Julian, Trevor, and Rhys to talk about the upcoming season! Registration opens in February and there are volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available to support this awesome program!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Pam sample some Two Chicks Vodka Elderflower and Pear Cocktail and talk about some things we should stop caring about in the new year.

Safe Voices Director of Development & Engagement, Grace Kendall, talks about the mission of Safe Voices, which currently operates the only shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and exploitation in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. She also covers Sex Trafficking Awareness Month, the Grown-Up Book Fair, and her desire to become a helicopter p...

From Stockholm, Sweden to Auburn, Maine. Jack Klevby shares his path to the Maine Nordiques and looks forward to a big weekend on home ice against the Philadelphia Rebels!

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox talks B2B Trade Show (registration is open for the April 16 event), the February Breakfast focusing on the evolution of local media, the reopening of Otto's Pizza in Auburn, the new legislative session, and "Connecting Over Hospitality" (Jan. 15 at 8am).

Mr. Drew of Mr. Drew and His Animals Too stops by to chat about the Grand Opening (Jan. 17-18) of his new Education Center in Poland! The new space offers a wealth of fun, educational, and, for some, once-in-a lifetime opportunities!

It's a Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Pam sample some Goodland Extracts Cherry Pie High Soda (just like Grandma used to make), courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption, and talk National Quitters Day, Pam's upcoming LA Chamber Breakfast presentation, and how more Americans aim to live a more analog life in 2026!